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Software Engineering Courses

Software engineering courses can help you learn programming languages like Python and Java, software development methodologies, version control systems, and testing practices. You can build skills in code optimization, debugging, and collaborative project management. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, Docker for containerization, and integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, which enhance your ability to develop, test, and deploy software efficiently.

Popular Software Engineering Courses and Certifications


  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Build Apps with AI — From Idea to Working Product

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Software, Software Engineering, Application Design, Prompt Engineering, Systems Engineering, Generative AI Agents, No-Code Development, Application Development, LLM Application, Product Requirements, Development Testing, AI Workflows, AI literacy, Software Testing, Verification And Validation, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems, Generative AI, ChatGPT

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Design of Steel Members for Axial Loads

    Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Structural Engineering, Failure Analysis, Construction, Design Specifications, Engineering Practices, Engineering Analysis, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Suporte em TI do Google

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Security Architecture, Operating System Administration, Information Systems Security, Remote Access Systems, IT Infrastructure, Hardening, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Routing Protocols, Application Security, TCP/IP, Cloud Management, Technical Support, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Package and Software Management, Computer Hardware, Software Installation

    ★ 4.9 (7.3K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part A

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Ruby (Programming Language), Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, Development Environment

    ★ 4.9 (1.9K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Quantitative Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Science and Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Data Collection, Social Sciences, Survey Creation, Experimentation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Correlation Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (2.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Steel Member Design: Theory to Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Building Codes, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Design, Construction Engineering, Failure Analysis, Civil Engineering, Design Specifications, Drafting and Engineering Design, Torque (Physics), Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process, Construction, Materials science, Mechanics

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Hadoop Platform and Application Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Data Science, PySpark, File Systems, Analytics, Data Processing, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Architecture, Performance Tuning, Data Storage, System Configuration, Python Programming

    ★ 4 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Strength of Materials Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Torque (Physics), Engineering, Failure Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Thermal Management, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Safety Assurance, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Atlassian

    Version Control with Git

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Bitbucket, Software Versioning, Software Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Command-Line Interface, Collaborative Software

    ★ 4.7 (3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SAS

    SAS Programmer

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Manipulation, Statistical Reporting, Data Import/Export, Requirements Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Analysis Software, Data Validation, Analysis, Data Access, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Microsoft Excel, Data Processing, Data Preprocessing, Data Integration

    ★ 4.8 (3.5K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • G

    Google

    AI for Brainstorming and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Product Planning, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Google Workspace

    ★ 4.8 (944) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Software QA & Test Automation Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Postman API Platform, JUnit, Test Automation, API Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Test Tools, Test Script Development, Quality Assurance, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, Automation, Data Validation, Performance Testing, Test Case, Agile Methodology, Integration Testing, Debugging, Javascript

    ★ 4.7 (74) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software engineering courses

  • Build Apps with AI — From Idea to Working Product: Vanderbilt University
  • Design of Steel Members for Axial Loads: L&T EduTech
  • Suporte em TI do Google: Google
  • Programming Languages, Part A: University of Washington
  • Quantitative Methods: University of Amsterdam
  • Steel Member Design: Theory to Practice: L&T EduTech
  • Hadoop Platform and Application Framework: University of California San Diego
  • Strength of Materials Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Version Control with Git: Atlassian
  • SAS Programmer: SAS

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